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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers a range of resources to support students with disabilities. At SIUE every effort has been made to eliminate barriers to learning.  The Disability Support Services staff will assist you in reaching your educational goals. Reaching your goals starts with pre-admission planning and an assessment of your abilities and interests.  An Illinois Department of Human Services Office of Rehabilitation Services counselor is also available by appointment on campus to meet with those who qualify and discuss your University plans and career goals. Early planning and testing will ensure that your requested accommodations are taken into consideration and you enjoy your educational experiences at SIUE. Disability Support Services offers to coordinate support services for self-identified students with permanent or temporary disabilities.

Student Responsibilities

Students must register and request services from the Disability Support Director at the DSS office, which is located in Rendleman Hall, Room 1218.  The office hours during the Spring and Fall semesters are 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Friday.  During the Summer semester, office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

An individualized accommodation plan is developed according to each student's needs. Requests for services should be made as soon as a student is accepted to the University or two to four weeks prior to the date that the service is to begin.

General Services

• priority registration
• information related to disability issues
• academic referral services
• faculty/staff awareness
• local resource identification

Student Organization

New Horizons is a student organization open to all persons interested in the issues and concerns of people with disabilities.  Please contact the New Horizons adviser for more information.